Cheap Homes for Rent in Clayton County, GA from $300 (26 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Clayton County.

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property at 11435 South Grove Dr
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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11435 South Grove Dr

LovejoyGA30228
property at 305 Wood Sage Dr
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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305 Wood Sage Dr

RiverdaleGA30274

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property at 147 Burnside St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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147 Burnside St, Unit 4

147 Burnside St
JonesboroGA30236

Cheapest Available Clayton County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton County, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Blue Sky Landing in the Spring Valley neighborhood priced from $673. Poplar Springs Apartments in the Old National East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blue Sky LandingThe Sunrise1BR,1BA$673
Poplar Springs Apartments1A1BR,1BA$799
Rivers Edge2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$840
Sheraton House Apartments1x11BR,1BA$850
The Park at Palatine1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$875
Vineyard Pointe Apartments11BR,1BA$885
Waters Edge ApartmentsElite Remodeled 1 Bed - New Cabinets1BR,1BA$895
Southlake Cove1 bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Arrowhead Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome 890sf A1BR,1BA$899
Woods on TaraWT-floorplan-Studi1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton County, GA

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton County area is the $1.03 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Maplewood Pointe in the in the Clayton County neighborhood starting from $1,552. The second greatest value Clayton County apartment is the The Oak Model at Chase Village Apartments starting at $1,274 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Clayton County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clayton County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maplewood PointeThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.03
Chase Village ApartmentsThe Oak3BR,2BA$0.93
PinebrookeB Elite3BR,2BA$1.03
Lakeside TownhomesOne Bedroom Loft Townhome1BR,1.5BA$1.04
Broadway Townhomes2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.04
Regal Park Apartment HomesRoyal Two Bedroom Apartment Home2BR,2BA$1.05
Centennial RidgeB22BR,1.5BA$1.01
The Woods at SouthlakeTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
AverlyThe Athens1BR,1BA$1.04
Oak RunTwo Bedroom Garden Home2BR,1BA$1.03

Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton County

What type of rentals are currently available in Clayton County?

There are currently 237 Apartments for Rent in Clayton County, GA with pricing that ranges from $275 to $119,000. There are also 455 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton County ranging from $300 to $22,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Clayton County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Clayton County ranges from $300 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,863.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Clayton County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Clayton County range from $889 to $4,441, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $711 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,700.

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